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China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture

China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online content, targeting celebrity gossip and the "fan circle" culture. Platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou have faced scrutiny and disciplinary actions...

IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years

The IAEA board voted on Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such move in 20 years.

Zelenskyy’s Plane Nearly Struck by Drone Leaving Moldova, Norway’s PM Says

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's plane was nearly struck by a drone leaving Moldova on Tuesday, Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Stoere said, en route to Oslo.

US Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcycles, Adds 50% Surcharge on More Goods

The US will ban Canadian dairy, most alcohol and motorcycles in three weeks and add a 50% surcharge on more goods from September 15, the White House said T

Brent Crude Nears $100 as Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan

Oil prices surged toward $100 a barrel Wednesday as Iran struck a US base in Jordan and American forces destroyed five Iranian tankers.

Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes Tops PEN America’s Most-Banned Books List

Jodi Picoult’s novel Nineteen Minutes, once lauded as essential reading for young adults, now leads PEN America’s list of the most-banned books in U.S....

How Strength Training Transformed the Lives of Two Older Adults

Raj Grover, a 59-year-old human resources manager in Singapore, discovered an unlikely solution to his decade-long back pain: lifting weights. After years of unsuccessful...

The Gold Dagger Romance: The Beginning of Hong Kong’s New Wave Cinema

On July 2, 1978, Hong Kong television made history with the debut of The Gold Dagger Romance, a martial arts series unlike any other....

Japan’s Shelf-Sharing Bookstores Revitalize Community and Culture

In Japan, a new kind of bookstore is bringing back the joy of discovering unique reads by allowing anyone to rent a shelf to...

Lily Li Li-li: Celebrating the Martial Arts Icon of 1970s Shaw Brothers Cinema

Among the great martial arts actresses of the 1970s, Lily Li Li-li stands out as a Shaw Brothers icon who captivated audiences with her...

Rosé’s New Single “APT” with Bruno Mars Wins Over Chinese Fans

Chinese social media users are raving about Blackpink’s Rosé and her latest single “APT,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars. Released on October 18, the...

Elina Garanca’s Hong Kong Debut: A Mesmerizing Evening of Opera Highlights

Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca, one of opera’s brightest stars, enchanted the Hong Kong audience at her October 29 debut with an engaging mix of...

“What Comes After Love” Explores Love, Loss, and Reunion in a Slow-Burning Drama

What Comes After Love, adapted from the novel Things That Come After Love by Gong Ji-yeong and Hitonari Tsuji, follows the quiet evolution of...

Jackie Chan’s Hollywood Journey: The Protector and Lessons from a Cross-Cultural Film

In the mid-1980s, Jackie Chan was Asia’s biggest action star, but his attempts to break into Hollywood had been frustratingly unsuccessful. After The Big...

Tom Hanks Praises Real-Time AI De-Aging in “Here” Amid Industry Concerns

In his latest film, Here, Tom Hanks experiences the powerful impact of AI technology firsthand, as he and co-star Robin Wright are digitally de-aged...

Game of Thrones Movie Reportedly in Development: Westeros May Finally Hit Theaters

Fans of Game of Thrones may soon see Westeros on the big screen, as reports indicate that Warner Bros. is in early development stages...

Architect and Real Estate Expert Ximena Perez on Her Favorite Dining Spots and Ecuadorian Heritage

Ximena Perez, an architect originally from Ecuador, now works in real estate and curates Ecuadorian artisanal products, including hats, under her label Paarte. With...

Margaret Atwood Reflects on AI, Writing, and Her Upcoming Memoir

Celebrated Canadian author Margaret Atwood, now 84, is crafting a memoir that she describes as full of “stupid things and catastrophes” to keep things...

Disney Crime Series Renamed “This is not Hollywood” to Bypass Legal Dispute

Disney’s new Italian-language crime series, initially titled Avetrana – This is not Hollywood, has been renamed This is not Hollywood following legal obstacles. Inspired...

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